{"id":336,"date":"2019-05-07T20:31:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T20:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comaldental.com\/blog\/?p=336"},"modified":"2024-07-30T12:27:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T12:27:24","slug":"dentist-traditional-vs-water-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comaldental.com\/blog\/dentist-traditional-vs-water-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is Better: Traditional Flossing or Water Flossing? A Dentist Weighs In"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flossing is an important part of keeping your teeth healthy. If you floss daily, you can help prevent multiple health problems such as cavities and gum disease. But did you know that there is actually more than one way to floss? A dentist<\/a> talks about the differences between traditional flossing and water flossing, and which one could be right for you.<\/p>\n

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Traditional Flossing<\/h2>\n

Flossing as we know it today has been around for more than 200 years. It involves sliding a piece of string up and down in between each tooth. It helps remove food particles and plaque from between the teeth that could cause decay and gum disease when not removed. Many people neglect this process, even though it should be done every day.<\/p>\n

Water Flossing<\/h2>\n

While water flossing has only existed since 1962, it is often seen as a viable alternative to the traditional method. The device used, often called a water pick, produces a steady stream of water to wash food debris and plaque from between your teeth. However, it needs to be plugged in and since it\u2019s a bit of a heavy machine, it can generally only be used at home.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Traditional Flossing<\/h2>\n

Many people choose to stick to the classic method of flossing for a few reasons:<\/p>\n